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Dunedin Campervan Attack: Woman Lands in Cells After Police Deny Ride
odt.co.nz
January 20, 2026•2 days ago

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A woman who requested a police escort to Balclutha was denied. She subsequently attacked a campervan in a nearby carpark. Police arrested the 45-year-old for disorderly behavior, resisting arrest, and breaching bail. She spent the night in custody and was scheduled to appear in court.
A woman denied a ride to Balclutha by police ended up spending the night in the cells instead after allegedly attacking a nearby campervan.
The 45-year-old showed up at the Dunedin Central Police Station at 12.30am this morning to ask for a lift back home in Balclutha, Sergeant Simon Reay, of Dunedin, said.
Officers denied her request, and in response, the woman headed over to the nearby Woolworths carpark and began punching and kicking a campervan.
Police headed over and arrested her for disorderly behaviour, Sgt Reay said.
She was held in police custody overnight and was charged with breaching bail, disorderly behaviour and resisting police.
The woman would appear in Dunedin District Court today.
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